An evening with 'The Sacred Bride' in Goa

IN CREATIVE HANDS

The Sacred Bride is directed and designed by Dr Omkar Bhatkar, co-founder and head at St Andrew's centre for Philosophy and Performing Arts, Mumbai.

A COLLECTION

The Sacred Bride is a collection of poems of four divine brides, Janabai (13th century), Rumi (12th century), St. Theresa of Avila (15th century) and Surdas (16th century), who are yearning to meet their beloved to eternally emulsify and become one with the divine.

DIVINE

The poet often becomes the bride and the divine becomes the bridegroom. These poems of love and longing, use erotic metaphors to depict the deep yearning for the mystical union.

A TOUCH OF SUFI

After every recitation, an act of Sufi dance was performed with music which touched the soul.

AN EVENING TO REMEMBER

The event was attended by poets, dancers and art lovers, who praised Dr Omkar and his team for the wonderful experience.

TIME FOR PRAISE

Post the performance poetry, a question and answer session was held for those who wanted to know more and appreciate the team.

WATCH IT TODAY

Catch a screening today at Sunaparanta Goa Centre for the Arts, Altinho, Panjim at 6.30 pm. Contact: 98336 47641

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